Appendix 1.1 Press Release Appendix 1.1 Press Release NLIS 10 July 21, 2006 (Executive Council) Terms of Reference for MHA compensation package released The Terms of Reference for Chief Justice Derek Green will enable him to do a thorough and comprehensive review of the compensation package for Members of the House of Assembly (MHAs), said Premier Danny Williams upon release of the Terms of Reference. “As I said at the time of the Chief Justice’s appointment, it is very important that compensation packages for MHAs are reviewed periodically and also to ensure that the rules governing constituency allowances are transparent and held to the highest standards,” said Premier Williams. “These Terms of Reference will allow Chief Justice Green to complete a thorough analysis, including a review of best practices in other jurisdictions. I look forward to seeing this review completed as expeditiously as possible.” The Chief Justice is also authorized to undertake an independent review and evaluation of the policies and procedures for control of the types of expenditures and payments made by the House of Assembly to suppliers. Premier Williams appointed Chief Justice Green of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador on June 26, 2006, to evaluate compensation received by MHAs including things such as constituency allowances, salary levels and pension benefits. “Our government remains steadfast in maintaining our commitment to be open and accountable, and the work of the Chief Justice will build upon the initiatives we have taken to date,” added the Premier. Media contact: Elizabeth Matthews, Office of the Premier, (709) 729-3960, 351-1227, [email protected] BACKGROUNDER Terms of Reference of a review to be undertaken by the Honourable J. Derek Green, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, Trial Division: 1. Chief Justice Green is authorized to undertake an independent review and evaluation of the policies and procedures regarding compensation and constituency allowances for Appendix 1.1 Members of the House of Assembly that includes: i.An assessment of Members of the House of Assembly (MHA) Constituency Allowances to determine if they are the most effective and efficient vehicle to reimburse MHAs for expenses incurred during the normal execution of their duties; ii.A comparison of all components of compensation of members of the legislature in Newfoundland and Labrador, including but not limited to indemnities, allowances and pensions, with that in other provincial and territorial legislatures in Canada; iii.An evaluation of best practices for compensation of members of legislatures in other provinces and territories; and iv.A determination of whether proper safeguards are in place to ensure accountability and compliance with all rules and guidelines governing payments of all aspects of MHA compensation and Constituency Allowances; 2. The Chief Justice is authorized to undertake an independent review and evaluation of the policies and procedures for control of the types of expenditures reviewed by the Auditor General in his report, “Payments Made by the House of Assembly to Certain Suppliers;” 3. A matter that is necessarily incidental to a matter specified above may be included in the review and evaluation by the Chief Justice; 4. The Chief Justice is authorized to develop recommendations on policies and practices resulting from the review and evaluation as outlined above. Additionally, the Chief Justice is authorized to bring forward recommendations that would ensure the accountability and compliance practices employed in the House of Assembly meet or exceed the best in the country. Such recommendations must take into account opportunities to enhance the accountability and transparency of MHA expenditures without undermining the autonomy of the legislature and its elected members; 5. All Ministers and Officials of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, and its agencies, are to provide the Chief Justice with their complete and unreserved cooperation in all aspects of this review; 6. Recommendations should be brought forward for the consideration of Cabinet as soon as reasonably possible, to enable the House to address any potential legislative and administrative changes in its Fall 2006 session; and 7. The Department of Justice and the Public Service Secretariat, in collaboration with Executive Council and the Department of Finance, are directed to take the necessary actions to provide Chief Justice Green with the necessary resources to undertake this review expeditiously with such resources to include a part-time legal counsel, a part-time accountant, a part-time advisor from Memorial University, an individual to provide administrative and research support, a policy advisor and an actuary. 8. The ability to summon a witness or witnesses if necessary in the conduct of his review. Appendix 1.1 2006 07 21 5:05 p.m. All material copyright of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. No unauthorized copying or redeployment permitted. The Government assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of any material deployed on an unauthorized server. Disclaimer/Copyright/Privacy Statement Appendix 1.1 Appendix 1.2 Terms of Reference and Subsequent Amendments Appendix 1.2 Terms of Reference Appendix 1.2 Appendix 1.2 Appendix 1.2 Appendix 1.2 Appendix 1.2 Appendix 1.2 Appendix 1.2 Appendix 1.2 Appendix 1.2 Appendix 1.3 List of Interviews - Consultations Appendix 1.3 List of Interviews - Consultations Name Position Lloyd Andrews Partner at Deloitte & Touche Sandra Barnes Executive Council Percy Barrett MHA Doug Brake Mercer Human Resource Consulting (Government Pension Group) Donna Brewer Assistant Deputy Minister Finance, Treasury Board Peter Brown Partner at Deloitte & Touche Minister Joan Burke Minister of Education Minister Jack Byrne Minister of Municipal Affairs John Cummings Former Cabinet Secretary (2000); Former Deputy Minister Justice (until 2005) Florence Delaney Former Secretary Treasury Board Luc Desroches Federal House of Commons Brian Dowden Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Virginia English Budget Analyst, Treasury Board Barry Fleming Citizens’ Representative Jennifer Follett Junior accountant, assigned to House of Assembly audit for Deloitte & Touche Dorothy French Executive Council Chuck Furey Chief Electoral Officer Libby Furlong Administrative Assistant, Chief Electoral Office Appendix 1.3 Name Position Mary Galway Mercer Human Resource Consulting (Government Pension Group) Allan Glenns Federal House of Commons Kathy Goudie MHA Wayne Green Former Chief Electoral Officer Jack Harris Former Leader of NDP Minister John Hickey Minister of Transportation and Works; Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs Dianne Hill Oracle System Honourable Harvey Hodder Speaker of House of Assembly Steve Kelloway Mercer Human Resource Consulting (Government Pension Group) Peter Kennedy Former Secretary Treasury Board Honourable P. Myron Kowalsky Speaker of Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly Calvin Lake Legislative Counsel Marlene Lambe Chief Financial Officer, House of Assembly Liberal Caucus Please see Appendix 1.7 Bill MacKenzie Clerk of House of Assembly Elizabeth Marshall Former Auditor General; MHA Minister Tom Marshall Former Minister of Justice; Minister of Finance Maureen McCarthy Director of Pensions, Department of Finance Appendix 1.3 Name Position Dr. Terrance McKague Research Assistant to the McDowell (1995) and Wakabayashi (2006) Saskatchewan Review Committees into Saskatchewan MLA Compensation and Allowances Lorraine Michael Leader of NDP Anne Marie Miller Oracle System Bill Murray Former Director of Finance, House of Assembly John Noel Clerk of House of Assembly John Noseworthy Auditor General Mark Noseworthy Deputy Director of Finance, House of Assembly PC Caucus Please see Appendix 1.7 Terry Padden Deputy Minister Finance Kelvin Parsons MHA; Opposition House Leader; IEC Member & MHA Kevin Power Budget Analyst, Treasury Board Lorna Proudfoot Legislative Counsel Gerry Reid Leader of Opposition Minister Tom Rideout Deputy Premier; Minister of Fisheries & Aquaculture, Responsible for Aboriginal Affairs; Attorney General Minister Paul Shelley Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment Lloyd Snow Former Speaker of House of Assembly Minister Loyola Sullivan Minister of Finance Appendix 1.3 Name Position Robert Thompson Clerk of Executive Council Beaton Tulk Former Liberal MHA; Former IEC Member; Former Premier Phil Wall Former Deputy Minister Finance; Privacy Commissioner John Wiersema Federal Deputy Auditor General Albert Williams Budget Analyst, Treasury Board Premier Danny Williams Premier of Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Ron Williams Comptroller General Appendix 1.3 Appendix 1.4 (A) Written Submissions from Members of the House of Assembly Appendix 1.4 (A) Written Submissions from Members of the House of Assembly MEMBER DISTRICT Wally Anderson Torngat Mountains Felix Collins Placentia and St. Mary’s Dave Devine Mount Pearl Kathy Goudie Humber Valley Harry Harding Bonavista North Jack Harris Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi John Hickey Lake Melville Yvonne Jones Cartwright-L’Anse au Clair Eddie Joyce Bay of Islands Oliver Langdon Fortune Bay-Cape La Hune District Elizabeth Marshall Topsail Thomas Marshall Humber East Kelvin Parsons Burgeo & LaPoile Tom Rideout Lewisporte Dianne Whalen Conception Bay East and Bell Island Wallace Young St. Barbe Appendix 1.4 (A) Appendix 1.4 (B) Written Submissions from the Public Appendix 1.4 (B) Written Submissions from the Public Name Description